Blackstar HT-5R MkII - Baby Blue

BLACKSTAR HT-5R MkII Baby Blue tube amp combo for electric guitar with its low powered push-pull 12BH7 power amp (and ECC83 preamp valve) produces the crunch and break-up characteristics of a traditional 100W output stage, at volumes suitable for home practice and recording.

HT-5R MkII amps come equipped with two footswichable clean and overdrive voicings. On the clean, choose between a bright and pristine American setting with a solid and tight bass response. Or a classic British setting with looser bass response and a warmer mid range, sensitive to your guitar output and playing dynamics.
On the overdrive, choose between a classic hot-rodded setting with medium power amp damping. Or, a more modern setting with a strong mid-emphasised pre-overdrive boost with a looser, more aggressive sound due to reduced power amp damping.

The patented ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) control is unique to Blackstar Amplification and represents a major step forward in tone shaping flexibility. The ISF control shifts the response of the three control tone stack between, a US type response at one end, and at the other, a UK type response. Importantly, in between the two extremes lie an infinite number of alternative tone choices that would be otherwise unavailable.

Alongside providing capture-ready valve tones at any volume, HT-5R MkII comes equipped with a direct USB output for the simplest way to get valve tone into your recordings without the need for an interface. Also included is a fully specified stereo recording output via XLR and jack with selectable cabinet simulation options of 4×12 or 1×12.
These amps have in-built load protection, meaning you can use them without a cabinet connected for silent practice and recording.

Studio quality reverb has been referenced against the most revered vintage and modern reverb units, designed to perfectly complement guitar tones.